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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 595.63, 893.52 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 595.63, 893.52 and 184.69 is: 277.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    595.63 : 893.52 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    595.63/893.52 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    595.63x = 893.52 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    595.63x = 165,024.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,024.21/595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.06

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